In Massachusetts, scientists from MIT, Massachusetts General Hospital, biomaterial research group Olivo Labs, and biotech company Living Proof are offering us aging folks some hope for reducing those nasty wrinkles. They tried out over 100 different polymers containing siloxane and tested which one would be closest to healthy skin. Scientists found one particular polymer that had better elasticity than skin and prevented water loss from skin even better than commercial moisturizers. Their research concluded that the material, which was applied in a thin almost invisible layer underneath the eyes, smoothed out wrinkles, offered ultraviolet protection, and made skin look healthier.
The potential for this biomaterial can be for cosmetic purposes and to reduce wrinkles, as well as for treating skin diseases and incorporating medications into the material.